"Evans still has some developing to do as a route runner, and yes, he has some immaturity issues and a tendency to get overly emotional. But he is an absolute pit bull on the field, and there is no receiver in this draft who is more dangerous when the ball is in the air. Both the tape and the advanced metrics make the case that he is the most proven down-the-field pass-catcher in the 2014 class. The Lions need a difference-maker opposite Calvin Johnson, and Johnson's leadership and experience could be just what Evans needs to avoid early-career pitfalls."

Evans, listed at 6-foot-5, 225 pounds, would provide the Lions with a large, playmaking outside target to complement Calvin Johnson. Evans caught 69 passes for the Aggies last season for 1,394 yards and 12 touchdowns. His 20.7 yards per reception was seventh in the NCAA.

In December, McShay had Detroit taking USC's Marqise Lee. He slides to 13th in the current projection. Clemson's Sammie Watkins, the consensus top wide receiver in the draft, goes ninth to Buffalo.

Lee is a different style receiver than Evans. Lee, a smaller player at six-foot, is known for his speed and ability to make a big play no matter where he catches the ball, whether behind the line of scrimmage or on a vertical route down the seam.

One other notable difference between Evans and Lee is their drop rates. Lee dropped 12.3 percent of his catchable passes in 2013, while Evans put just 4.3 percent of his on the turf.